The Mountain Hardwear Polartec® Power Grid™ Full Zip Hoody is the brand's most technical midlayer fleece, built for mid-winter ice climbing, ski tours, shoulder-season bouldering, and backpacking. It's on sale now at $76.25, down from $175.00 — a serious discount on a faithful standby layer that never leaves the lineup.
Is It Worth Buying Despite Quality Complaints?
At this sale price, the Power Grid Full Zip delivers exceptional value: 60% recycled polyester, proven Polartec Power Grid construction, and warmth-to-breathability that cheaper fleeces can't match. Isolated complaints don't outweigh the $98.75 in savings here.
Warmth and Fit
How Warm Is It?
The classic grid-backer construction traps warm air while managing moisture — ideal as an active midlayer under a shell in freezing conditions or as an outer layer in cool shoulder-season temps.
Fit and Sizing
The Power Grid Full Zip runs true to size with an athletic midlayer fit; size up if you plan to layer over heavy base layers. Common buyer question: it runs slightly trim, not small.
Polartec Power Grid vs Polartec High Loft
Power Grid is lighter, more breathable, and better for high-output activity. High Loft is warmer and plusher for static cold. Choose Power Grid for climbing and touring; choose High Loft for camp warmth. At $76.25, Power Grid is the better price-value pick for technical use.
Price Value & Deal Value
Save $98.75 (56% off) at $76.25, stack coupon SAVE15 for another 15% off, and enjoy free shipping over $45. Buy online now — this technical fleece deal won't last.
